Psalm 134
Behold, Bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord. The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
This chapter is the last gradual psalm of degree and teaches us to pray for those who are continually ministering before the Lord. It is also an invitation to the ministry to pronounce blessing over all the saints of the Most High. *italics only meant for emphasis by the writer.
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Bless the Lord for permitting you to serve Him. No servant should speak ill of his Master. Even in the darkest night of your life, make your journey to the holy gates of Zion, look around you and behold reasons for sacred praise! He is worthy, at all times, worthy!!!
In the sanctuary of the Most High is everlasting life. We are to stand in the House of the Lord...even at night. So many times there are those which are in the fight, a trial, and they choose to stay home. They proclaim that they're too tired to go to church for worship and edification. Instead, they "hide". But entering into God's presence is exactly where they should go. Entering into His gates with Thanksgiving, even daring to go further, and entering into His courts is exactly the thing needed. Not with a tight fist and pressed lips, but with hands raised and a praise gushing out of their mouth. Thinking on the goodness of the Lord, not on one's self.
Especially when walking through a long journey and feeling the weight of care. Because when you think on the good things of God, you get strength.
It is this sequence of praise in which we all must live by. Blessing God and in turn He blesses us. May bless and blessing be the two words that describe our lives. Let others flatter their fellows, or praise themselves; as for the children of God, we will bless the Lord from Whom all blessing flows.
Yes, even in the dark night of our life. Especially then.
SONG: "I See You Standing" by Twila Paris
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